Upcycle Your Tee into a Cute Braided Headband

Easy way to upcycle T-shirts into cute DIY headbands

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Give your old T-shirts a second chance with this easy braided headband tutorial! It’s a fun, fast upcycling project perfect for beginners, teens, or anyone who wants to make something cute without much fuss. You’ll cut 1-inch fabric strips, braid them together, and sew the ends – super simple, and no special skills needed. The best part? These DIY headbands are soft, stretchy, and actually stay put. Great for workouts, lazy days, or messy hair mornings. This is one of those small sewing projects that’s surprisingly useful and kind of addictive. Once you make one, you’ll want to dig through your closet for more shirts to repurpose. It’s sustainable, stylish, and just the right mix of craft and function.

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